DSMR6 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

This tender concerns the PKI for a new smart metering concept (DSMR6). This new concept has been developed in cooperation with the major Dutch grid operators and introduces a number of new technical solutions for the Dutch market. The most prominent is the modular structure of the meter, where (tele)communication …

CPV: 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 48000000 Software package and information systems, 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package, 48732000 Data security software package, 79132100 Electronic signature certification services
Place of execution:
DSMR6 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Awarding body:
Stedin
Award number:
DSMR6 PKI

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Stedin
Activity of the contracting entity : Production, transport or distribution of gas or heat

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Enexis Netbeheer B.V.
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Alliander N.V.
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : DSMR6 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Description : This tender concerns the PKI for a new smart metering concept (DSMR6). This new concept has been developed in cooperation with the major Dutch grid operators and introduces a number of new technical solutions for the Dutch market. The most prominent is the modular structure of the meter, where (tele)communication and data processing are no longer part of the electricity meter. These functions are performed by the replaceable gateway, which provides flexibility in both hardware and software to reduce the risk of premature replacement. It also introduces a completely new interface with the consumer. More background information can be found in the selection guide.
Procedure identifier : d4f57672-e41f-40cd-982b-ecd3e15de0be
Internal identifier : DSMR6 PKI
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : See selection guide.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48732000 Data security software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79132100 Electronic signature certification services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : See Selection Guide

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 13 500 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : An online information meeting (webinar) will be organised on Monday 9 December. For further details, see selection guide.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : DSMR6 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Description : This tender concerns the PKI for a new smart metering concept (DSMR6). This new concept has been developed in cooperation with the major Dutch grid operators and introduces a number of new technical solutions for the Dutch market. The most prominent is the modular structure of the meter, where (tele)communication and data processing are no longer part of the electricity meter. These functions are performed by the replaceable gateway, which provides flexibility in both hardware and software to reduce the risk of premature replacement. It also introduces a completely new interface with the consumer. More background information can be found in the selection guide.
Internal identifier : DSMR6 PKI

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48732000 Data security software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79132100 Electronic signature certification services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : See Selection Guide

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/12/2025
Duration end date : 31/05/2039

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 3
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : See selection guide.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 13 500 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Additional information : An online information meeting (webinar) will be organised on Monday 9 December. For further details, see selection guide.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : See selection guide.
Use of this criterion : Used
The criteria will be used to select the candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : See selection guide.
Use of this criterion : Used
The criteria will be used to select the candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : See selection guide.
Use of this criterion : Used
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 2
Maximum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 4

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Address of the procurement documents : https://s2c.mercell.com/today/122647

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Allowed
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Dutch, English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 21/02/2025 16:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : See selection guide.
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no
Financial arrangement : See selection guide.
Information about review deadlines : See selection guide.

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Justification for the duration of the framework agreement : See selection guide.
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Rechtbank Rotterdam
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Stedin

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Stedin
Registration number : 24289101
Postal address : Blaak 8
Town : Rotterdam
Postcode : 3011TA
Country : Netherlands
Contact point : Steven Blom
Telephone : +31615012371
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Group leader
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Rechtbank Rotterdam
Registration number : 82947740
Department : Rotterdam
Postal address : Wilhelminaplein 100-125
Town : Rotterdam
Postcode : 3072 AK
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Zuidoost-Friesland ( NL126 )
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : +31883626000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Enexis Netbeheer B.V.
Registration number : 17131139
Town : 's Hertogenbosch
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : 088 857 7000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Alliander N.V.
Registration number : 34108286
Town : Arnhem
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : 088 542 6363
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 04953b98-c845-4759-87bd-d7f5f504ba97 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 29/11/2024 12:03 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 29/11/2024 12:03 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00732159-2024
OJ S issue number : 234/2024
Publication date : 02/12/2024